TP-LINK TL-WPA7617 KIT User guide

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TP-LINK TL-WPA7617 KIT is a powerline adapter and extender set that utilizes your home's electrical wiring to create a high-speed network, supporting data transfer rates up to 1000 Mbps. It eliminates the need for additional cables, allowing you to expand your network to previously unreachable areas of your home or office through standard power outlets. The extender features a built-in AC socket, ensuring that you don't lose access to a power outlet while using the device.

TP-LINK TL-WPA7617 KIT is a powerline adapter and extender set that utilizes your home's electrical wiring to create a high-speed network, supporting data transfer rates up to 1000 Mbps. It eliminates the need for additional cables, allowing you to expand your network to previously unreachable areas of your home or office through standard power outlets. The extender features a built-in AC socket, ensuring that you don't lose access to a power outlet while using the device.

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User Guide
AV1000 Gigabit Powerline ac Wi-Fi Extender
TL-WPA7617
Contents
About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Chapter 1. Get to Know Your Powerline Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
1. 1. Product Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1. 2. Main Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1. 3. Product Appearance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1. 3. 1. LED Legend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1. 3. 2. Physical Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Chapter 2. Initial Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
2. 1. To Set Up a New Secure Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2. 2. To Extend the Existing Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Chapter 3. Conguring via Web Management Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3. 1. Management Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3. 1. 1. Log In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3. 2. Manage Powerline Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3. 2. 1. Add a New Device to the Powerline Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3. 2. 2. Change Powerline Network Name. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3. 3. Wi-Fi Move . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3. 4. Wi-Fi Clone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3. 5. Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3. 5. 1. Customize Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3. 5. 2. Wireless Clients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3. 6. LED Schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3. 7. Schedule Your Wireless Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3. 8. Parental Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
3. 9. Guest Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
3. 10. MAC Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
3. 11. Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
3. 11. 1. LAN IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
3. 11. 2. Set Up System Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
3. 11. 3. Upgrade the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
3. 11. 4. Back Up and Restore Conguration Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
3. 11. 5. Change Login Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
3. 11. 6. System Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
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About This Guide
This guide is a complement to Quick Installation Guide. The Quick Installation Guide
provides instructions for quick Internet setup, while this guide contains details of each
function and demonstrates how to configure them in typical scenarios.
When using this guide, please notice that features of the powerline adapter and
extender may vary slightly depending on the model and software version you have, and
on your location and language. All images, parameters and descriptions documented in
this guide are used for demonstration only.
Conventions
In this guide the following conventions are used:
Convention Description
Powerline extender Stands for AV1000 Powerline Wi-Fi Extender without any explanation.
Teal_Underlined Hyperlinks are in teal and underlined. You can click to redirect to a
website or a specific section.
Teal Key information appears in teal, including management page text such
as menus, items, buttons and so on.
>
The menu structures to show the path to load the corresponding page.
For example, Wireless > MAC Filter means the MAC Filter function page
is under the Wireless menu.
Note: Ignoring this type of note might result in a malfunction or damage to
the device.
Tips: Indicates important information that helps you make better use of your
device.
Symbols on the
web page
click to edit the corresponding entry.
click to delete the corresponding entry.
click to enable or disable the corresponding entry.
More Info
The latest software, management app and utility are available from the Download
Center at https://www.tp-link.com/support/download/.
The Quick Installation Guide (QIG) can be found where you find this guide or inside the
product packaging.
Specifications can be found on the product page at https://www.tp-link.com.
Our Technical Support contact information can be found at the Contact Technical
Support page at https://www.tp-link.com/support.
TP-Link Community is provided for you to discuss our products and share knowledge
at https://community.tp-link.com/.
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Compatibility Disclaimer
*Compatible with all HomePlug AV and AV2 Standard Powerline adapters. This product
may not be compatible with routers or gateways with firmware that has been altered, is
based on open source programs, or are non-standard or outdated.
Wi-Fi Speed/Coverage Disclaimer
*Maximum wireless signal rates are the physical rates derived from IEEE Standard
802.11 specifications. Actual wireless data throughput and wireless coverage are
not guaranteed and will vary as a result of 1) environmental factors, including building
materials, physical objects, and obstacles, 2) network conditions, including local
interference, volume and density of traffic, product location, network complexity, and
network overhead, and 3) client limitations, including rated performance, location,
connection, quality, and client condition.
Powerline Speed/Coverage Disclaimer
*Maximum Powerline signal rates are the physical rates derived from HomeplugAV/
AV2 specifications. Actual Powerline data throughput and Powerline range are not
guaranteed and will vary as a result of network conditions and environmental factors,
including electrical interference, volume of traffic and network overhead, AFCI circuit
breaker, and Powerline being located in a separate circuit.
Chapter 1
Get to Know Your Powerline
Extender
This chapter introduces the powerline extender by detailing its main features and
appearance.
It contains the following sections:
Product Overview
Main Features
Product Appearance
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Chapter 1 Get to Know Your Powerline Extender
1. 1. Product Overview
TP-Link’s Powerline Wi-Fi Extender is a combined wired/wireless network expansion
device. With the help of your home’s existing electrical circuitry, it can extend your Wi-Fi
to wherever you want in your house.
Ethernet ports and built-in antennas enable the powerline Wi-Fi extender to provide
wired and wireless access for multiple computers and mobile devices.
With an array of additional features, the powerline Wi-Fi extender is the perfect choice
for your home or business network.
1. 2. Main Features
HomePlug AV2 Standard Compliant: Provides users with stable, high-speed data
transfer rates of up to 1000 Mbps on a line length of up to 300 meters.
One-Touch Wi-Fi Configuration: With just a tap, copy your router’s wireless settings
onto the extender to share the same SSID and password.
Gigabit Ethernet for Reliable Connections: Provide warp-speed wired connections for
4K HD streaming, lag-free gaming, and more.
Easy Setup and Management: Quickly set up a secured Powerline network with Plug &
Play and easily manage it via the tpPLC app, Utility, and/or Web Interface.
1. 3. Product Appearance
Your powerline extender may differ in appearance slightly from that depicted because
of the region and product version. European version is used for demonstration in this
guide.
1. 3. 1. LED Legend
LEDs indicate the powerline extender’s working status. For more details, please refer to
the following table.
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Name Status Indication
Power
On/Off The powerline extender is on or off.
Blinking Quickly: Pairing is in progress.
Slowly: Power-saving Mode is on.*(TL-PA7017P Only)
Powerline
On The powerline extender is connected to the powerline
network and is in a suitable location.
Off The powerline extender is not connected to any
powerline network.
Ethernet
On At least one Ethernet port is connected to a powered-on
device.
Off No Ethernet port is connected to a powered-on device.
Wireless
On The wireless function is enabled.
Off The wireless function is disabled.
Blinking
Slowly: The powerline extender is cloning wireless
network settings from the main router.
Quickly: The powerline extender is syncing wireless
network settings.
1. 3. 2. Physical Interface
Plug
Pair/Reset Button
Ethernet Port
Wi-Fi Button
LED ON/Off Button
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Ethernet Port
Connect the Ethernet ports to your wired devices, such as a computer, a router or a
game console, via Ethernet cables.
Pair/Reset Button
Press and hold the button for 1 second to join a powerline network. Go to To Set Up a
New Secure Wireless Network for more information.
Press and hold the Pair button for at least 6 seconds, then release the button to reset
the adapter/extender to default settings.
LED On/Off Button
Press to turn on or off the LEDs.
Wi-Fi Button
Press and hold the button for 1 second to copy wireless settings from the main router
to the extender. Go to Wi-Fi Clone for more information.
Press and hold the button for about 5 seconds to turn the wireless function on or off.
The wireless function is on by default.
Plug
The powerline adapter has a Plug that can be connected to any standard power socket.
Note:
1. The provided plug may differ from the picture due to different regional power specifications.
2. Use the product in below directions.
3. Plug the product directly into a wall socket instead of a power strip.
Wall Outlet Power Strip
Chapter 2
Initial Use
This chapter guides you on how to use the powerline extender when you first open the
package.
It contains the following sections:
To Set Up a New Secure Wireless Network
To Extend the Existing Wireless Network
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2. 1. To Set Up a New Secure Wireless Network
Use the Powerline Wi-Fi Kit to set up a new secure wireless network in my house.
For example, I have a wireless router in my house, but the wireless signal cannot reach
every corner. So I bought a Powerline Wi-Fi Kit to extend the wireless network. The
Powerline Wi-Fi Kit includes a powerline adapter and a powerline extender.
1. Connect the powerline adapter to an available LAN port of the router.
2. Plug the powerline adapter into a wall socket.
3. Plug the powerline extender into a wall socket near the adapter.
Ethernet Cable
Extender
TL-WPA7617
Adapter
TL-PA7017P
Powerline
Router
WAN LAN
On
4. Pair the powerline devices.
a . Press the Pair button on the powerline adapter for 1 second. The Power LED starts
blinking.
Note: If the Power LED does not blink, press the Pair button again.
a . Within two minutes, press the Pair button on the powerline extender for 1 second.
The Power LED starts blinking. When the Powerline LED turns solid on, the pairing
process is complete.
I want to:
How can I do that?
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5. Relocate the extender to the Wi-Fi “dead” zone. Use the SSID (network name) and
password on the label at the top of the extender.
Note: A blinking Powerline LED indicates poor signal strength. Move the extender to another location.
SSID:TP-Link_XXXX
SSID:TP-Link_XXXX_5G
Wireless Password:XXXXXXXX
SSID:TP-LINK_XXXX
SSID:TP-LINK_XXXX_5G
Wireless Password:XXXXXXXX
Now enjoy the internet!
2. 2. To Extend the Existing Wireless Network
Extend the existing wireless network by adding a new powerline extender to the existing
powerline network.
For example, I already set up a wireless network using powerline devices, but the
wireless network is still not big enough to reach the top floor. So I bought a new powerline
extender to extend the wireless network.
1. Plug the new powerline extender into a wall socket near one of the existing powerline
extender.
Done!
I want to:
How can I do that?
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New Powerline Extender
TL-WPA7617
Existing Powerline Device
(For demonstration only)
Powerline
2. Check the new extender’s Powerline LED . Is it on?
If it is on, follow Step 4 > A.
If it is off, follow Step 3 and Step 4 > B.
3. Add the new powerline extender to the existing powerline network by pairing two
powerline devices.
a . Press the Pair button on the existing powerline device for 1 second. The Power
LED starts blinking.
Note: If the Power LED does not blink, press the button again.
b . Within two minutes, press the Pair button on the new powerline extender for 1
second. The Power LED starts blinking. When the Powerline LED turns solid on,
the pairing process is complete.
Existing
Powerline Device
Blinking
New Powerline Extender
TL-WPA7617
Blinking
On
Within 2 minutes
4. Relocate the new extender to the Wi-Fi “dead” zone.
Note: A blinking Powerline LED indicates poor signal strength. Move the extender to another location.
A . Use the SSID (network name) and password on the on the label at the top of the
extender to connect to the internet.
C . If you cannot find the default SSID in your Wi-Fi network list, this may mean the
Wi-Fi Move feature has automatically copied over the existing wireless settings.
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In this case, use the SSID and password of your existing powerline network to
connect.
Enjoy the internet through your extended network!
Done!
Chapter 3
Configuring via Web
Management Interface
The powerline extender has a management interface to configure all settings. The
management interface can be opened on any device that has a web browser, such as
Internet Explorer, Chrome or Firefox. This chapter is going to give detailed information
on what functions the powerline extender has and how to configure them.
It contains the following sections:
Management Interface
Manage Powerline Network
Wi-Fi Move
Wi-Fi Clone
Wireless Network
LED Schedules
Schedule Your Wireless Function
Parental Controls
Guest Network
MAC Filter
Administration
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3. 1. Management Interface
3. 1. 1. Log In
There are two methods to log in to the management interface.
Method 1: Via web browser
Follow the steps below:
1. Connect your device to the powerline extender wirelessly.
2. Launch a web browser and type in http://tplinkplc.net to open the management
interface.
3. Create a password to log in.
4. Click Login.
Method 2: Via tpPLC utility
Follow the steps below:
1. Connect your computer to the powerline extender via an Ethernet cable or wirelessly.
2. Obtain and install the tpPLC Utility from the product’s Support page at
https://www.tp-link.com/support.
3. Open the utility, move your mouse over your powerline extender, and click the
icon that appears beside it.
4. Create a password to log in.
Method 3: Via tpPLC app
1. Connect your computer to the powerline extender wirelessly.
2. Obtain and install the tpPLC app from App Store or Google Play, or simply scan the
QR code.
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3. Connect your phone to the wireless network of the extender. Then launch the app
and you can see the extender you added on Device list.
4. Create a password to log in.
3. 2. Manage Powerline Network
A powerline network is formed of powerline devices, including adapters and extenders.
Powerline devices in the same powerline network share the same powerline network
name.
3. 2. 1. Add a New Device to the Powerline Network
1. Connect to the powerline extender wirelessly. Visit http://tplinkplc.net, and log in with
the password you set for the extender.
2. Go to the Status page and click the Powerline Network icon to open the Powerline
Device List.
3. Click the add icon and enter the Powerline Key of the device you want to add. The
Powerline Key contains 16 capital letters, formed like XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX. It is
printed on the back of the powerline device.
4. Click ADD to add the device.
3. 2. 2. Change Powerline Network Name
You can change the extender’s powerline network name to add it to or remove it from a
powerline network.
Follow the steps below to change the name.
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1. Connect to the powerline extender wirelessly. Visit http://tplinkplc.net, and log in with
the username and password you set for the extender.
2. Go to Basic > Powerline.
3. Change the Network Name. You can also click Default to use the default network
name, e.g. HomePlugAV. However, if the default name is used, the Wi-Fi Move function
will be automatically disabled.
4. Click Save to make the settings effective.
3. 3. Wi-Fi Move
Wi-Fi Move is enabled by default. With the feature enabled, any changes made to the
Wi-Fi settings and LED schedules of one powerline extender will be automatically
synchronized to other powerline extenders whose Wi-Fi Move feature is also enabled
on the same powerline network .
Follow the steps below to enable the Wi-Fi Move feature:
1. Connect to the powerline extender wirelessly. Visit http://tplinkplc.net, and log in with
the username and password you set for the extender.
2. Go to Advanced > Wireless > Wi-Fi Move.
3. Toggle on WiFi Move to enable the feature.
Note:
When Wi-Fi Move is enabled, the following features will be synced: Wireless SSID & Password, Wireless
Security, Wireless Mode, Wireless Radio Status, Wi-Fi Schedules, LED Schedules, Wi-Fi Clone Settings,
MAC Filter Settings, Parental Controls, and Guest Network.
3. 4. Wi-Fi Clone
I want to:
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Copy wireless settings from my router to my extender, so I can use the same SSID and
password to access the internet in my house.
1. Before cloning, make sure your router supports the same band as your extender.
If you do not know how to check this, go to your router’s User Guide for more
information.
2. Plug your extender near your router.
3. Press the WPS button on your router.
4.
Wireless Router
WPS/
WPS
5. Within two minutes, press the Wi-Fi button on the front panel of the extender for 1
second. The Wi-Fi LED starts blinking.
Extender
Blinking
On
Wi-Fi
When the Wi-Fi LED blinks quickly for 3 seconds and then stays on, the Wi-Fi Clone
process is complete.
Note: By default, both band settings will be copied, but if you just want to copy one band settings, go to
Advanced > Wireless > Wi-Fi Clone, and select the band you want to copy then follow the steps above.
How can I do that?
Done!
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3. 5. Wireless Network
3. 5. 1. Customize Wireless Settings
The powerline extender’s wireless network name (SSID), password, and security option
are preset in the factory. The preset SSID and password can be found on the product
label. You can customize the wireless settings according to your needs.
Connect to the powerline extender wirelessly. Visit http://tplinkplc.net, and log in with
the username and password you set for the extender.
Go to Basic > Wireless Settings page.
To enable or disable the wireless function:
Select the box to enable the wireless function. Deselect the box to disable wireless
function. If disabled, all wireless settings will be ineffective.
To change the wireless network name (SSID) or hide SSID :
The default SSIDs are TP-Link_XXXX and TP-Link_XXXX_5G, and the default password
is printed on the product label. You can change the default ones by directly entering new
ones in the field. SSID is up to 32 characters, and the value in both SSID and password
is case-sensitive.
Select Hide SSID, and your SSID will not be broadcasted. It won’t display when you scan
for local wireless network list on your wireless device and you need to manually join the
network.
Note:
Remember to write down the new SSIDs, for you will be disconnected when new settings are effective.
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To customize more advanced settings
Security: Select an option from the Security drop-down list. The extender provides
three options, No Security, WPA/WPA2 Personal (Recommended), and WEP. WPA2
uses the newest standard and the security level is the highest. Don’t change the default
settings unless necessary.
Version: You can select one of following versions.
Auto (Recommended) - Select WPA-Personal or WPA2-Personal automatically
based on the wireless station’s capability and request.
WPA-PSK - Pre-shared key of WPA.
Ecryption: You can select either Automatic(Recommended), TKIP or AES
Password: Set the password of the Wi-Fi network.
Channel: Select the channel you want to use from the drop-down list. This field
determines which operating frequency will be used. It is not necessary to change the
wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby access
point.
Mode: Select the desired mode.
802.11n only: Select only if all of your wireless clients are 802.11n devices.
802.11g/n mixed: Select if you are using both 802.11g and 802.11n wireless clients.
802.11b/g/n mixed: Select if you are using a mix of 802.11b, 11g, and 11n wireless
clients.
Note: When 802.11n only mode is selected, only 802.11n wireless clients can connect to the extender. It
is strongly recommended that you select 802.11b/g/n mixed, so that all of 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n
wireless clients can connect to the extender.
Channel Width: Select the channel width. The default setting is Auto, which can adjust
the channel width for your clients automatically.
Transmit Power: Select the level of transmit power. We recommend you choose High to
have the best signal strength.
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